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Hexadecane

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

n-Hexadecane, Cetane

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)14CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
226.44
Beilstein:
1736592
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

vapor density

7.8 (vs air)

vapor pressure

1 mmHg ( 105.3 °C)

Assay

≥99.8% (GC)

autoignition temp.

395 °F

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.434 (lit.)
n20/D 1.435

bp

287 °C (lit.)

mp

18 °C (lit.)

transition temp

solidification point 17.5-18.5 °C

density

0.773 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

petroleum

format

neat

SMILES string

CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C16H34/c1-3-5-7-9-11-13-15-16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2/h3-16H2,1-2H3

InChI key

DCAYPVUWAIABOU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Hexadecane can find applications as a sole carbon source for the growth of canals, which are supramolecular structures observed in the cell wall of Candida maltose.

Application

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Asp. Tox. 1

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

233.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

112 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Protocols

Separation of Decane; Dodecane; Tetradecane; Hexadecane; Octadecane; Eicosane; Docosane; Tetracosane; Hexacosane; Octacosane

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